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$340M WA immigrant relief fund plagued by monthslong delays
Though state lawmakers approved the money last April to help undocumented immigrants, none has been distributed.
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Why immigrant experiences were central to the latest Crosscut project
While politicians punt around immigration reforms, those affected say they're tired of telling their stories and want action.
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A year into Biden's term, WA immigrants stay mired in uncertainty
With immigration policy going nowhere, advocates and immigrants seize new ways to make progress.
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Why the Build Back Better bill would fall flat for some WA immigrants
The imperiled bill feels inadequate as-is to some Washington immigrants, who don't see much changing until they can get a guaranteed pathway to citizenship.
Equity
Resettling Afghan refugees in WA: What’s different this time
People fleeing the Taliban now face a unique resettlement experience compared to previous waves of migrants.